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Emergency Medicine Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority for Resolution of Outpatient Prescription Issues

Launched by METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM · Jan 16, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 21, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how well pharmacists in the Emergency Department at Methodist Charlton Medical Center can help resolve prescription problems for patients after they leave the hospital. The goal is to see how effective these pharmacists are in writing new prescriptions to fix issues that come up after a patient is discharged, ensuring they get the medications they need without delays.

To participate in this study, patients must have had a prescription written by an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist between November 2021 and June 2023. Participants can expect that their experience with the pharmacist’s intervention will be documented, helping researchers understand the impact of these actions on patient care. It’s important to note that certain patients, such as those who left the emergency department against medical advice or had issues unrelated to discharge prescriptions, will not be included in this study. Overall, this trial aims to improve the way prescription issues are handled, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Patients at MCMC who had a prescription sent by an EMP between November 1, 2021 and June 30, 2023 and a progress note and documenting the reason for the call and action taken by the EMP.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • CPA actions were misclassified as discharge prescription issue resolutions.
  • Patients with prescriptions pursuant to late culture review, formulation changes not requiring a new prescription, prescription transfers to another pharmacy, or simple retransmission of prescriptions.
  • Patients documented to have left the ED against medical advice.

Trial Officials

Kevin Burnham, Pharm.D.

Principal Investigator

Methodist Health System

About Methodist Health System

Methodist Health System is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical trials. With a commitment to excellence in patient care and scientific inquiry, the organization leverages its state-of-the-art facilities and multidisciplinary expertise to conduct rigorous studies across various therapeutic areas. Methodist Health System collaborates with healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry partners to enhance the understanding of diseases and develop new treatment modalities, ensuring that cutting-edge therapies are accessible to the communities it serves. Through its clinical trial initiatives, Methodist Health System aims to contribute to the evolving landscape of medicine while prioritizing patient safety and ethical standards.

Locations

Dallas, Texas, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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